Schools across Westmorland and Lonsdale are set to see budgets slashed by more than £5.5 million, which could mean the loss of hundreds of teachers, according to the NUT. Local MP Tim Farron has secured a meeting with the Schools Minister next week in order to step up his campaign against school cuts.
With just four weeks left until the deadline, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging all residents who were affected by last winter's floods to apply for a flood grant of up to £5000.
New research by VisitEngland shows the enduring popularity of the Lake District as a leading British tourist destination. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the report as a positive sign for the local economy and praised all those who work in the Lake District tourist economy.
Commenting on the publication today (3rd March) of the IPCC report into the Poppi Worthington case, Tim said:
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed a report today by the police watchdog which has rated the County's police force as "good". However, he has warned that the government must heed the watchdog's warning about the impact of cuts.
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday opened the 42nd Lakes Hospitality Trade Show, which celebrates and promotes the area's hospitality sector. One hundred of the leading lights from across the local hospitality industry were present, to welcome over a thousand visitors to the event.